Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale

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1916-1917 Washington-Franklin Issues continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

581

482A

#482A, 2c Deep rose imperforate, Ty. Ia, Schermack Ty. III perforations, exceptionally well centered for this, particularly when compared to the existing population, with full Schermack perforations on both sides, being just one of a very few that possesses this important and eye-appealing trait, gorgeous intensely rich deep rose shade which is distinctive only to this type, very light wavy line machine cancel, very fine and choice. This stamp was issued specifically for use by the Schermack Company in their own patented stamp-affixing machines. Much like the 1908 Four Cent Brown Imperforate, the stamp dispensing and affixing machines applied the stamps one at a time, often slicing the stamps not on the oblong perforations as intended, but typically well into the design and usually cutting off the perforations on at least one side. That is why well centered examples of both Scott #314A and #482A are highly prized by collectors. The experimental nature of both stamps, issued without advance notice, resulted in few collectors saving and seeking out these rarities. An exceptional quality used example of this important 20th century rarity. Only 38 used examples are recorded (two being in a unique pair), and this example from the Ballman collection ranks among the top 10-20%, being not only one of the few surviving sound examples, but among the finest centered, fully perforated examples as well. Light expert's handstamp on reverse and accompanied by a 1974 PF certificate. (Image)

35,000.00

SOLD for $37,500.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

582

485

#485, 5c Carmine error imperforate, single error in a marvelous complete bottom right pane of 100, with full sheet selvages showing plate no. 7942 both at right and at bottom, wonderfully bright and fresh, lovely rich color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a fabulous showpiece example of one of the great rarities of 20th century U.S. philately; signed H. Bloch in corner sheet selvage. (image 582a) (Image)

25,000.00+

SOLD for $30,000.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

1916-1919 Coils

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

583

491

#491, 2c Carmine coil, Ty. II, perf. 10 vert., used pair, remarkably well centered within large margins, intensely rich color in the characteristic carmine shade, strong impression, mostly unobtrusive Brooklyn oval postmark, extremely fine; used pairs of this coil are greatly undercataloged, as they are offered with far less frequency than mint pairs, which carry a catalog value of $5,000.00, and it is particularly challenging to find a used pair in this marvelous quality; 1980 PF certificate for a strip of eight, this being the left pair, as well as a 2001 PF certificate for the pair. (Image)

3,750.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

584

493

#493, 3c Violet coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, quite fresh, much stronger color than usual, exceptionally well centered, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; actually an elusive line pair to find in premium quality; 1980 PF certificate. (Image)

200.00

SOLD for $400.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

585

493

#493, 3c Violet coil, Ty. I, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, used, attractively centered, strong color, neat light strike of double oval pmk., choice very fine; an impossibly difficult line pair to find used, despite its modest catalog value. (Image)

55.00

SOLD for $120.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

586

496

#496, 5c Blue coil, perf 10 vert., line strip of four, exceedingly well centered (especially the middle line pair), strong rich color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 1999 PF certificate. (Image)

67.50+

SOLD for $85.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

587

497

#497, 10c Orange yellow coil, perf. 10 vert., joint line pair, incredibly fresh and choice, gorgeous vivid color, outstanding centering, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine gem. (Image)

250.00

SOLD for $230.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

1917-1919 Washington-Franklin Issues

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

588

500

#500, 2c Deep rose, Ty. Ia, a gem mint example of this scarce stamp, in a condition that would please even the most demanding condition conscious collector, featuring absolutely perfect centering within uncharacteristically large margins, plus its color is gloriously bright and vibrant, unblemished o.g., n.h., extremely fine; rarely seen in this remarkable quality; 1987 PF and 1993 PSE certificates; ex-Weisman. (Image)

500.00

SOLD for $1,600.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

589

501-18

#501-04, 506-18, 3c-$1.00 1917 Issue, each stamp handpicked for centering, color and freshness, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a gem "set" of Perf. 11 Washington-Franklins; two PF, one PSE and three APS certificates accompany. (Image)

715.00

SOLD for $850.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

590

502e

#502e, 3c Dark violet, Ty. II, perforated 10 at top, an extraordinary mint example of this enormously rare compound perforation variety, in fact, this is the only mint certified example on record, and there are only four used copies known, brilliantly fresh, deep luxuriant color, outstanding centering within very large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; one of the most important of all the known Washington-Franklin compound perforations; listed but unpriced mint in the Scott catalog, used examples have a current catalog value of $6,000.00 and they realize this, or more, when they make infrequent appearances at auction; 1983 PF certificate. (Image)

Est. 7,500-10,000

SOLD for $12,500.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

591

505

#505, 5c Rose error, an incredibly choice mint single of this scarce error, being marvelously well centered within large margins, plus its color is unusually bright and fresh, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; rarely encountered in such select quality; 2002 PF certificate for the se-tenant pair from which this came. (Image)

625.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

592

505

#505, 5c Rose error, in a se-tenant vertical pair with a normal 2c, nicely centered, fresh color, o.g., n.h., very fine. (Image)

625.00

SOLD for $310.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

593

505

#505, 5c Rose error, single error in a pristine block of nine, the center stamp being the error and is quite well centered, vibrant color, o.g., n.h., very fine; a handsome example of this error. (Image)

1,050.00

SOLD for $425.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

594

505

#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, strong color, nicely centered, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine. (Image)

2,100.00

SOLD for $625.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

595

505

#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h. (trivial fingerprints on a couple 2c stamps), fine-very fine. (Image)

2,100.00

SOLD for $850.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

596

505

#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a full sheet of 100, the bottom error is quite well centered, o.g., some shallow thinning from removal of hinges, one of which just barely affects the bottom error, top error n.h., fine-very fine appearance.

1,300.00

SOLD for $350.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

597

505

#505, 5c Rose error, double error in a block of twelve, an incredibly rare used example of this popular double error, being in a quality that would be impressive for a mint example, let alone used, which is far more elusive to find, marvelously well centered and margined throughout, bright color, very light and unobtrusive Washington, D.C. double oval postmarks (much more desirable than the nebulous "mute" double oval cancels), extremely fine; very few used double error blocks exist and this example is quite likely to be the finest available. (Image)

1,600.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

598

516

#516, 30c Orange red, fresh bottom margin plate no. 6927 block of six, strong vivid color, o.g., n.h., fine. (Image)

900.00

SOLD for $160.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

599

517

#517, 50c Red violet, a fabulous mint single in a quality which has few rivals, possessing a magnificent overall freshness, with gorgeous sumptuously rich color and a razor-sharp impression on bright white paper, incredibly well centered within huge margins, pristine o.g., n.h., an extremely fine gem; 1996 PF certificate. (Image)

120.00

SOLD for $180.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM

600

518b

#518b, $1.00 Deep brown, fresh mint example of this rare and often misidentified shade, possessing true deep brown color (actually the shade identification in Scott is a misnomer, as examples of this stamp must display hues of yellow throughout the design in order to be correctly identified as #518b), better centering than usually encountered on this difficult stamp, o.g., lightly hinged, nearly very fine; 1997 PF certificate. (Image)

1,800.00

SOLD for $625.00
Closing..Oct-18, 05:30 PM